\nGeneral Paediatric outpatients department functions on all days and caters to children with a wide variety of illness and also has a well baby clinic for routine immunization. Dr. S. Shobana sheds light on vaccination to children.
\nWhy are vaccinations important?
\nVaccination is a simple and effective way of protecting children from serious diseases. It not only helps to protect children, it also protects the broader community by minimizing the spread of disease.
\nWhat diseases do vaccines protect against?
\nImmunizing your child with vaccines protects them against various serious diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, hepatitis A&B, chickenpox, typhoid, tuberculosis, rotavirus, pneumococcal infection, mumps, measles, rubella and more.
\nDoes breast feeding protect them from infectious diseases?
\nBreast milk does contain some antibodies which are passed on to the baby and offers temporary immunity against some minor infections however it it not an effective means of protecting a child from the specific diseases prevented by vaccines. It is therefore best to get your child vaccinated even if you are breastfeeding longterm.
\nAre vaccines safe?
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\nYes, Vaccines are safe. Every vaccine undergoes extensive testing before being licensed and vaccine safety continues to be monitored as long as a vaccine is in use.
\nWhat are the side effects of vaccines?
\nMost side effects from vaccination are minor such as fever, pain and swelling at injection site. These side effects do not last long and are treatable. Serious reactions are very rare. The tiny risk of a serious reaction from a vaccination has to be weighed against the very real risk of getting a dangerous vaccine preventable disease or suffering complications from it.
\nCan vaccines overload child\u2019s immune system?
\nVaccines do not overload the immune system. The antigens used in vaccines come from the germs, either bacteria or virus which are weakened or killed so that they cannot cause illness. Vaccines give your child the antibodies they need to fight off serious diseases.
\nWhy do certain vaccines need more than one dose?
\nFor some vaccines one dose is not sufficient to build high enough immunity to prevent disease. Following certain vaccinations, immunity wanes off over a period of time hence booster dose is needed to build up high immunity levels. Certain seasonal illness like flu needs vaccine shots annually as the strain keeps changing every year. For appointments and details call 0422 420 1000 or visit Womens Center by Motherhood Hospital, 146 B, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore – 641043.
\nDr. S. Shobana
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